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SMEC City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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SMEC City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Function Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for providing professional services on projects within the Roads & Highways Functional group, leading and executing Projects within the group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the general management of medium/large transportation infrastructure projects
• Responsible for the project management and coordination of multi-disciplinary project teams
• Look after budgets, resourcing and outsourcing of project work within the section, as well as agree project budgets with other sections on large projects comprising multi-disciplinary project teams
• Author competent technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
• Check work of all those in the project team and take responsibility for their work
• Present / represent their technical work
• Supervise Engineers or Technicians in undertaking checks and inspections of constructed works for compliance with design and specifications, including monitoring and proposing remedial actions
• Development and/or improvement of function group specific design procedures
• Submission of tenders and proposals for function
• Win and deliver projects for the Function
• Draft successful responses to bids
• Clear knowledge of work procedures and ability to brief project team on them
• Assign work to others
• Regular client contact and management of client relationships
• Build sustainable relationships with clients
• Successful identification and following through on leads associated with additional work
• Clear understanding of local functional engineering environment and markets
• Train others in respective functional field and build a team
• Market technical capability
• Coordinate work between functions
• Development and/or improvement of function group specific design procedures
• Overseeing and delivery of design standards at a specialist level
• Quality and timeliness of reporting and other deliverables such as reports and drawings
• Planning of workload to meet deadlines
• Knowledge and implementation of SMEC’s systems and procedures
• Reporting to meet project and internal requirements
• Client satisfaction with project delivery

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree in Engineering from accredited university
• Professional Registration with ECSA essential
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in transportation infrastructure with a strong background in geometric design
• In depth experience of Government standards, codes and documentation
• Specialist knowledge of Bentley MicroStation and Open Roads Design Software or similar
• Knowledge of web-based project cost control and financial systems (BST)
• Experience in design management and design delivery for projects and managing professional teams of medium/large projects, would be beneficial
• Knowledge of QA and OHS requirements on engineering projects
• Knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to conceptualise designs effective report writing
• Courteous and business orientated manners when communicating with stakeholders to foster and promote good working relations
• Co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to make technical decisions which are outcome driven

We are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring that our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We are intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not as a requirement, but as a fundamental part of who we are. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference.

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Consulting, Project Management, and Engineering
• Industries Engineering Services, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

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Job purpose
• Designs, codes, tests, corrects, and documents moderately complex programs and scripts from agreed specifications and subsequent iterations, using agreed standards and tools. Collaborates in reviews of specifications, with others as appropriate.

Accountability Developer is accountable for
• Working with Business and Data Analysts to identify suitable options.
• Gathering, documenting, and maintaining the necessary information to enable the delivery team to undertake maintenance and deliver successfully.
• Producing technical specification documents for requested enhancements and maintenance.
• Developing solutions in collaboration with business and IT staff to ensure thorough testing and successful implementation.
• Demonstrating application functionality, soliciting feedback, and ensuring project sponsor requirements are met.

Key responsibilities
• Acquire & Implement
- Translate business requirements into high-level system specifications.
- Determine development effort & impact of business requirements.
- Prepare detailed design and technical software application requirements.
- Produce logical system designs, including processes, objects, data flows, inputs, stored data, and outputs.
- Translate logical designs into physical designs considering environment, performance, and existing systems.
- Specify application controls, audit-ability, security, and availability.
- Develop or customize application software.
- Develop end-user manuals and technical support documentation.

• Deliver & Support
- Resolve, recover, and close application-related incidents.
- Identify, classify, and perform root cause analysis of application problems.
- Resolve problems and recommend improvements.
- Maintain problem records, known issues, and workarounds.
- Produce detailed physical and logical system designs.
- Document all work according to standards.
- Plan and conduct testing to ensure error-free results.
- Collaborate with data analysts & DBAs on system object/data models and schemas.

Additional Responsibilities
- Ensure quality assurance and release process compliance.
- Provide guidance to colleagues in program design, creation, testing, and documentation.

Internal and external relationships
• Develop and manage relationships with Project Manager, Operations Manager, Business Relationship Manager, Solution Architect, Developers, Test team, and others.
• Work with data analysis and database colleagues to produce/update system models and translate them into schemas.
• Manage stakeholder relationships related to projects and enhancements.

Required Proficiency Levels on Competencies
Qualifications / knowledge
• BSc (Computer Science or Information Systems)

Experience
Area Analyst Programmer Level
Level 3
Experience
• 7 - 12 years Java development experience
• +2 years Python programming
• Sybase ASE, Asset Control
• Evidence of analytical ability and understanding of technical constraints.
• Knowledge of project environment and SDLC concepts.

Domain, Technology, and Process Competency Levels
• Demonstrate from Elementary (E0) to Excellence (E4) depending on specific competency.

Behavioral Competencies
• Stress Management, Analytical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Continuous Learning — all demonstrated at proficient level.

Personal Competencies
• Results-oriented, strong analytical skills, team-oriented, adaptable, open to new ideas, and effective in matrix structures.

Working conditions
This role operates within normal office conditions. Travel may be required (locally and/or nationally).

Job Purpose and Summary:

The employee will be responsible for data analysis, continuous improvement, training and technical operational support for all customer installations as well as compressors and associated equipment.

Main Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement, Data Capturing and Analysis:

• Develop Continuous Improvement initiatives based on Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles for compressors, trailers, and other technical areas.
• Track and ensure the execution of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) outcome actions. · Ensure accurate data capturing.
• Develop effective data capturing methods.
• Analyse data for customer sites and provide improvement recommendations to the Operations team.
• Develop predictive models for live data parameters to enable the team to address deviations proactively.

Technical Support:

• Respond to technically challenging problem solving on customer sites. · Liaise with key compressor, gas engine, trailer and electrical suppliers
• Ensure up to date knowledge of P&ID’s for Motherstation from Technical perspective · Understand PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Support with the design, costing, installation and commissioning of the company’s projects

Research and Development:

• Investigate alternative equipment applications and propose improvements for Operations (cylinders, trailers, compressors, gas engines, etc.).
• Lead the sourcing of local equipment manufacturing project
• Develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) tools and implement for Operations.

Training:

• Provide regular training for Technicians and Operators on key technical issues related to the PRMS, compressors, trailers, Scada, etc., and keep accurate records.
• Develop methodologies for testing employees and identifying training gaps. · Review employee training matrix and keep records for each employee.
• Develop training plans for each technician and operator and ensure that training is carried out as planned.
• Develop training material for all equipment at the Motherstation and Daughter stations and continuously review it to include the latest developments.

SHEQ and Compliance:

• Review problem resolution to ensure that the “First Time Right” principle is adhered to.
• Review and approve project management gates for internal and external projects to ensure that they are carried out as per procedure and relevant standards.
• Manage and ensure adherence to the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Assist with contractor management and ensure that they follow procedures when executing projects.
• Provide final sign-off of projects to ensure that they adhere to standards and procedures. ·
• Assist Technical department with audits on technical issues.
• Comply with company regulations, policies and procedures and understand that safety is the number one priority.
• Monitor adherence of safety requirements before and after tasks are executed at the Motherstation and Daughter stations.
• Adopt a zero-tolerance approach when it comes to safety.

General:

• Develop reporting templates for Operations.
• Monitor key Operations KPIs and provide monthly reports. · Stand-in for Manco team members when not available.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in the industry.

Leadership Behaviours:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility and agility
• Effective communication
• High level of emotional intelligence · Negotiations skills
• Collaboration
• Value teamwork

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance
• Knowledge of natural gas compressors, boilers, gas to power generators, power systems, pressure reducing plants (PRPs), regulators, pumps, PLCs, flowmeters, etc
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen, etc.) · Technical/Engineering, Projects and Operations knowledge is critical
• Customer service
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Millwright Trade with a minimum of 5-8 years working experience
• Hands-on cryogenics/gas experience (installations and road tankers)
• Hands-on technical experience working with compressors, pneumatics, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical systems, and natural gas experience will be advantageous
• PLC troubleshooting, programming and panel build experience · Light and heavy current experience advantageous
• Project installations and management · Data analysis
• Lean Manufacturing and Six-sigma experience would be advantageous · Green-belt qualification would be advantageous
• Industrial engineering experience would be advantageous
• Computer literate on Excel, Word, Outlook and Microsoft Projects · Must have valid driver’s license
• Willing to work shifts and overtime based on operational requirements

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in a field technician or infrastructure support role
• Experience in understanding IP networks – routing, DNS, port forwarding, static IP, firewall rules
• Experience with routers, switches, wireless access points (APs), and network diagnostics tools
• Strong troubleshooting ability and hands-on technical execution
• Comfortable working independently and solving problems on-site
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Install and configure parking equipment, access control systems, LPR cameras, and network hardware
• Ensure stable network infrastructure across all sites (LAN/WAN, fibre, wireless bridges, mobile failovers)
• Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues in real time
• Perform on-site diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and upgrades
• Provide support during deployments of parking and integrated solutions
• Collaborate with software developers to test, launch, and refine new tech solutions
• Document installations, technical issues, and resolutions for internal reference

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in a field technician or infrastructure support role

• Experience in understanding IP networks – routing, DNS, port forwarding, static IP, firewall rules

• Experience with routers, switches, wireless access points (APs), and network diagnostics tools

• Strong troubleshooting ability and hands-on technical execution

• Comfortable working independently and solving problems on-site

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Install and configure parking equipment, access control systems, LPR cameras, and network hardware

• Ensure stable network infrastructure across all sites (LAN/WAN, fibre, wireless bridges, mobile failovers)

• Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues in real time

• Perform on-site diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and upgrades

• Provide support during deployments of parking and integrated solutions

• Collaborate with software developers to test, launch, and refine new tech solutions

• Document installations, technical issues, and resolutions for internal reference

• Information management

• IT infrastructure

• Local area networks (LAN)

• Technical support

• Troubleshooting

• Wide area networks (WAN)

Hire Resolve's client in the Energy Supply industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Technical Specialist - Protection in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical specification documents and drawings of tenders with respect to local content and imported material to be used.
• Ensure equipment offered complies with the technical specifications.
• Liaise with consultants and customers on all technical non-conformances.
• Maintain regular contact with principals to take advantage of the latest technology.
• Perform customized application engineering and circuit design of protection and control systems.
• Assist with preparation of complete and detailed production packages.
• Ensure protection and control systems are manufactured to acceptable safety standards.

Requirements

• BSc in Electrical Engineering, GCC, or B Tech Elec Eng (H/C).
• 10-15 years of practical experience in Electrical Power Engineering Systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of protection relay design, metering, and control system standards.
• Completion of Actom PandC's Mini Apps Course and relevant protection courses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Protection Relay Software packages.
• Excellent communication skills and good knowledge of the English language.
• Problem-solving skills able to think out of the box.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally, including to mines underground.

Benefits

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Location: Kitwe

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: R20,000 + Accommodation

Operational Requirements:

• Report to the branch manager.
• Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of the sales area, offices, and facilities.
• Assist customers and suppliers during sales calls and purchases.
• Notify management of equipment failures and maintenance issues.
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory.
• Manage filing systems for documentation.
• Prepare meeting agendas and take notes during discussions.
• Maintain petty cash and monitor cash income and expenses.
• Open and close the branch daily.
• Assist with stock taking for audits.
• Maintain health and safety systems and training as required.
• Track employee attendance and clocking times.
• Assist with stock picking for sales and hose assemblies.
• Keep warehouse procedures up to date.
• Measure hoses for assembly according to job requirements.
• Manage monthly inventory planning and orders.
• Synchronize Sage warehouse system with physical inventory.
• Plan inventory purchasing and maintain adequate stock levels.
• Create job cards and bills of materials for production.
• Assist with sales processes including quotations and invoices.
• Ensure components are ready for dispatch to clients.
• Alert management about sales-related non-conformities.
• Support external sales personnel with customer inquiries.
• Provide training on hydraulic hose and fitting range.
• Deliver parts and orders when necessary.
• Monitor customer account statuses and alert management of holds on orders.

Salary: R20,000 per month

Benefits: Car Allowance and Fuel, Accommodation

The Technical Specialist role is to provide support and perform maintenance within the client organization's computing environment utilizing Endpoint Management technologies. The Technical Specialist will also manage, provide support on, and maintain client Microsoft 365 environments including services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, etc.

The Technical Specialist will troubleshoot problematic areas using either one of the following ways: onsite visit, via telephone, email, or remote support.

1. Provide professional and proactive administration for Microsoft 365 and related applications available in the Azure platform.
2. Assist with the installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of desktop computers, peripheral equipment, and software.
3. Perform independent analyses, communication, and problem solving.
4. Work with little supervision and require initiative and judgment.
5. Progress/close incidents to satisfactory conclusion on the incident system.
6. Work with vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems.
7. Provide a mentor and training role to co-workers.
8. Other duties as required.

1. 4-5 years’ experience with Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7/8, and MS Office 2016-2021.
2. Experience supporting MacOS.
3. Experience with N-Able products including N-Central, Cove Data Protection, and Mail Assure.
4. Experience with Office 365, Exchange Hybrid Configuration, SharePoint, Teams, as well as other Office 365 applications.
5. Experience maintaining a thorough understanding of existing and emerging Microsoft 365 core technologies.